Corral Country Cottage is a little guest house with 2 spacious rooms in Corral de Tierra. John Steinbeck referred to the area as Pastures of Heaven and wrote a book with the same name. The cottage sits above one of our pastures on 10 acres. The llamas and sheep are rotated between 2 fields and are right out the window. Yes, you can feed them if you want. You can also walk to the goat pasture. My chickens provide farm fresh eggs and the fruit trees and vegetable garden will provide seasonal produce for your pleasure. It is private, off the main road and warmer than the coast. We have lots of Red Shouldered Hawks as they nest on our property plus deer, quail, wild turkeys and many kinds of birds and butterflies. The cottage is set up thoughtfully so you will have a pleasant experience. A full kitchen with teas, coffee, snacks, fruit, milk, granola, basic kitchen things, etc. The cottage has a large TV with Comcast and premium channels, high speed internet, WiFi, Apple TV, games, books, etc. There are thick robes in the closet for your use. It has electric heat and a wood stove and heated throws. You pass our little corner gourmet Corral Market & Deli on the way if you care to pick up lunch, dinner or snacks. They have the best barbecued tri tip and ribs. We are a little piece of heaven in a busy world. Arrival and Check out times are very flexible so check with me.

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Huge fenced private yard with lots of sitting areas. Chairs, tables, a hammock under an oak and barbecue with tools and briquettes. You can feed the llamas! A walking/running/biking trail is 1 mile down the road and is a local favorite. Two free guest passes for the Monterey Bay Aquarium are usually available.

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We live on the property out of sight yet close enough if you need something. We respect your privacy. But you can always text me with questions. I will be most happy to help in any way to make your visit a great one. The cottage has maps and brochures of the local sights. If I have no bookings I am very flexible about check in and check out times. Just ask.

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I will provide you with maps, menus, brochures and directions. I can suggest fun day trips or must see things in the area. I am here to help!

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Susan's cottage is wonderful for so many reasons aside from the adorable llamas that probably made you click on this listing! (I know that's what drew us in, and yes they are as sweet and cute as the pictures.) All the little touches made us feel so relaxed and pampered -- spa robes and essential oil toiletries; fresh flowers; homemade granola; and so much more. Also, the guest bed is like a cloud! We stayed here for our honeymoon, and loved spending the night in the quiet, scenic countryside that was still so close from so many things to see and do. Susan's binder of recommendations led us to two places we wouldn't have known about otherwise -- Point Lobos State Reserve and Revival Ice Cream, both of which were awesome! We'll treasure memories of our stay here for a lifetime.

Susan's hospitality is unmatched! Waking up to llamas and baby goats starts your day off perfectly and susan provides Farm fresh eggs from her chickens & home made granola for breakfast. We loved coming home to our humble abode. We hope to come back and visit soon... charming is an understatement! Perfect romantic getaway for couples...Love you Susan!

Susan's place is wonderful! A perfect spot to have a relaxing, pleasant getaway but still be near all the things to see and do in Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur. The animals were a blast to watch and play with, and they added a special charm. Make sure to take a morning to just sit on the deck eating breakfast, drinking coffee, and watching all the birds, llamas, sheep, etc doing their thing. We highly recommend this place.

In a word, incredible. Susan is a great host. Even though we arrived late, she welcomed us and made us feel at home. The cottage has everything you could possibly need, she thought of everything from fresh strawberries to luxury hotel style bathrobes. The homemade granola and farm fresh eggs were highlights. She had breakfast food available and a nice selection of coffee and tea. The cottage is very comfortable and has great views. Be sure you walk around the property, feed the Llamas and sheep and take in all of the landscaping. The view from the deck is amazing and it's a great place for your morning coffee or evening drink. The Corral Country Cottage is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places we've ever stayed. Bring a Steinbeck novel, soak it all in and prepare to relax!

We had the most wonderful week staying with Susan. My boyfriend and I were looking for a quiet retreat with lots of nature activities, and Susan's cottage was perfect. It is ideally located in a secluded area, but very close to all the attractions in the area, such as hiking trails, beaches, and downtown Monterey. I would say that everything is within 20-30 min of the cottage, which made it very convenient.
The cottage is well equipped with everything you need, including awesome bathroom amenities, cookware, and Susan was so sweet to provide fresh eggs from her hens, as well as local fruit, juices, water, coffee, and so much more! The cottage is very private, with incredible views from the backyard. The bed can sleep two, the couch can sleep one more, and if you have an air mattress you can sleep another person. The fire place was absolutely heaven at night, made the entire cottage so warm and cozy.
If you love animals, Susan's is perfect for you! She keeps llamas, sheep, goats, dogs, hens, and cats. She loves all very much and they are all super well taken care of. The goats were our favorite and they will steal your hearts.
Finally, Susan could not have been a more generous or kinder host. She gave us excellent advice for all things, including restaurants, hiking trails, scenic views, etc. We are so thankful for her hospitality and recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking for an incredible time in the Monterey area. We are also looking forward to seeing her again next year!

Beautiful, quiet stay. The cottage allowed me to enjoy nature while still having full amenities/creature comforts. If you like the idea of camping but don't want to rough it too much, this place is for you. Also the llamas are very fun :) It was also close enough for a day trip to Big Sur. I would absolutely stay here again!

Susan's place is perfectly tranquil! It has all the creature comforts of home (TV, Internet, netflix) with this absolutely stunning view and property. My husband and I spent 5 nights here and wished we could have stayed months! Susan provided us with farm fresh eggs from her hens with plenty of breakfast fixings. There were even delicious brownies for dessert our first night! The grounds of the property are overflowing with flowers and wildlife! We saw some many different birds during our morning breakfasts. Plus you get to feed Lamas!! And we also got to visit her baby goats :) We both cannot wait to return! <3

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I graduated from Cal Poly in Biological Sciences and worked summers in private research before moving to the Monterey area in the early 60s. I lived in both Pacific Grove and Carmel Valley before settling in Corral de Tierra in the mid 60s. I worked at the Naval Post Grad School in the Physics Dept. I started "The Farm Preschool" & Summer Camp on this property and ran that for 30 years. I also worked at The Monterey Bay Aquarium. Now I spend my time gardening, reading, walking the dogs, cooking & baking, keeping bees, swimming, and making Japanese and Origami boxes, cards and albums that I sell at local craft fairs. My husband is a computer consultant. I am here to make your stay on the central coast a great one. As a 50 year Monterey County resident I can recommend restaurants, hikes, events, must see local sights and fun excursions if you wish. And you can feed the llamas!